Investigations and watchdog reporting. Where public money goes, who answers for it, and what happens after the headline fades.
Accountability
Mafeteng Hospital faces a M2 million lawsuit from a Ha Ramokhele man who alleges medical negligence resulted in faecal matter leaking into his abdominal cavity after stomach surgery in December 2024. The plaintiff claims he received no medical attention for seven days following the operation before being transferred to other
Accountability
Green City Estate in Ha Abia has been accused of exploiting residents by requiring them to work up to 12 hours daily guarding the property in exchange only for monthly food parcels valued at approximately M550. Labour Minister Tšeliso Mokhosi and Abia legislator Thuso Makhalanyane have condemned the arrangement, arguing
Accountability
The Public Accounts Committee has implicated Law and Justice Minister Richard Ramoeletsi in an irregular M80 million purchase of the Independent Electoral Commission's headquarters, with funds diverted from unspent 2023 election allocations without proper parliamentary authorization. The PAC found that the procurement bypassed required public tender processes and
Accountability
The M5 billion Khubetsoana drug laboratory case has been remanded to 16 November 2026 after two Chinese accused, Chen Minglevu and Yang Xiong Kang, failed to appear in Maseru Magistrate Court and remain at large. The case involves alleged manufacturing and distribution of methamphetamine and ecstasy, with charges against six
Accountability
Chief Justice Sakoane Sakoane is accused of withholding retired judge Tšeliso Monapathi's terminal benefits until he completes 128 outstanding cases, with the Court of Appeal hearing arguments on whether the Chief Justice has legal authority to do so. Justice Monapathi's lawyer argues the benefits should not
Accountability
Former Revenue Services Lesotho Commissioner-General Advocate 'Mathabo Mokoko has appealed to the Court of Appeal challenging a Labour Appeal Court ruling that overturned findings of contempt against the RSL board for dismissing her despite an interim court order. The case centres on whether the board knowingly disregarded a
Accountability
A forensic report commissioned by the National University of Lesotho recommends that allegations against Pro-Vice-Chancellor/Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Kananelo Mosito be referred to the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences and police for investigation, citing governance malpractice, conflicts of interest, alleged fraud and intimidation. The DCEO has
Accountability
The Auditor-General has disclaimed an opinion on Lerotholi Polytechnic's 2025 financial statements due to an unexplained M28.2 million discrepancy in student debt, where the NMDS and Ministry of Education claim zero balances while the polytechnic's books show significant outstanding amounts. The audit also identified
Accountability
The Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO) has faced scrutiny from Parliament's Public Accounts Committee over the award of a smart meters tender to FocalPoint Communications, with concerns raised about potential impropriety including a China trip funded by the supplier while its bid was still under evaluation. The PAC
Accountability
Lefa Mabusane, a double-murder accused, has been sentenced to six years imprisonment with half suspended, resulting in an effective three-year sentence after conviction for aggravated assault against Mpho Matholi in 2024. The Maseru Magistrates' Court found that Mabusane's conduct of strangling the victim for nearly
Accountability
Defence lawyers in the treason trial of former army commander Lieutenant-General Tlali Kamoli and politicians Mothetjoa Metsing and Selibe Mochoboroane have accused police of tampering with evidence by repairing a bullet-damaged door at Police Headquarters while the case remains before the courts. The allegations emerged during cross-examination
Accountability
Lefa Mabusane, accused of murdering two nurses in 2014, has pleaded guilty to strangling a woman in April 2024 but his defence is seeking acquittal arguing the injuries do not meet the threshold for aggravated assault. The case has been postponed to September 2026 for a court ruling on whether